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N44 CAW

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,645 mi
Last recorded218,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 CAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 218,645 miles

ALL WINDOWS EXCEPT WINDSCREEN HAVE BEEN BLACKED OUT MAKING VIEW TO THE REAR EXTREEMLY POOR.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Sideskirts fitted to vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 218,645 miles

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

ALL WINDOWS EXCEPT WINDSCREEN HAVE BEEN BLACKED OUT MAKING VIEW TO THE REAR EXTREEMLY POOR.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Sideskirts fitted to vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 212,604 miles

Both front tyres are worn very close to the limits.

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill at suspension beam mounting area.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 210,454 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre tread depths worn low on edges.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 210,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s & n/s front tyre tread depths worn low on edges.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 207,298 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING TO THE LIMIT.

front brake pads worn near to the limit.

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

near side front tyre has a nail in the tread.

rear axle / sub frame bushes seperated slightly.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 207,298 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING TO THE LIMIT.

front brake pads worn near to the limit.

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

near side front tyre has a nail in the tread.

rear axle / sub frame bushes seperated slightly.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 199,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 181,880 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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N44 CAW is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N44 CAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N44 CAW is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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